Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is already "the law of the land," despite it not being certified as part of the US Constitution due to missed ratification deadlines. Legal authorities uphold the deadlines, requiring new legislative action for further progress.
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German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock urges Europe to increase pressure on the US to maintain support for NATO allies and ensure a fair peace for Ukraine. Baerbock emphasizes that any settlement without Ukraine's consent would fail, while a US-Ukraine deal involving rare earth minerals is in the works, despite tensions between Trump and Zelensky.
Several election security employees at CISA have been placed on leave pending a review of their efforts to counter foreign interference and misinformation. This affects critical support for state and local election offices. State election officials from both parties have defended CISA's work, highlighting the importance of their assistance in cybersecurity and physical security measures ahead of the 2024 election.
Leavitt said President Trump is a good listener and values every opinion which is fascinating to her though this means long working hours for her. "He's so generous with his time, I have noticed. And sometimes that means we are running late. Here in the White House, Trump time is a real thing," Leavitt said.
Caroline Kennedy praised Kennedy Jr for “pulling himself out of illness and disease†but lamented the “siblings and cousins who Bobby encouraged down the path of substance abuse suffered addiction, illness, and death while Bobby has gone on to misrepresent, lie, and cheat his way through life.†“I have known Bobby my whole life; we grew up together,†wrote Kennedy. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator."
A US Marine and three defence contractors were killed in a plane crash during a surveillance mission in the southern Philippines. The Beechcraft Super King Air B300, contracted by the US, went down in Maguindanao del Sur province. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron have both addressed the rumors publicly. President Macron remarked on the dangers of misinformation, stating, “The worst thing is the false information and fabricated scenarios that undermine trust and spread hatred.†Brigitte Macron has also decried the theory, describing it as a violation of her dignity and a reflection of the darker side of social media.
USAID's future is uncertain after being placed under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sparking concerns among aid organizations and Democrats. The agency, known for its swift global humanitarian responses, faces potential dissolution amid Republican criticism and budget cuts initiated by Elon Musk's task force.
A gay couple, William Zulock and Zachary Zulock, received 100-year sentences without parole for sexually abusing their adopted sons. The boys endured horrific abuse, starting at ages three and five, and were exploited to produce pornography. Authorities found extensive digital evidence after an investigation linked to a local abuse network.
On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The law increases retirement benefits for over 2.5 million public servants, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers, by an average of $360 monthly. Retirees will also receive retroactive payments from December 2023. Surviving spouses will see their benefits rise as well, marking a major win for public... Expand